Carolina Horse and Hound
Riding Camps
If you would like to list your riding camp here at no charge, simply e-mail the information and we will add it!
North Carolina
Apex
Equine Logic Learning Center supports horse lovers and riders through private and semi-private lessons, day camps
as well as access to a library/media center with instruction provided by ARIA (American Riding Instructor Association)
Certified educator, Christi Costigan and or her guest teachers. Equine Logic Learning Center is located at a relaxed,
tranquil, inspirational farm known as Green Pastures in Apex, NC adjacent to Lake Jordan. Riding lessons, day camp,
horse leasing and pasture board information available by contacting us at
www.EquineLogic.org.
Charlotte
THUNDERBAY RIDING ACADEMY-We provide Horseback Riding Lessons, Summer Horse Camps and Pony  Birthday
Parties! We have safe school horses at our riding academy and we provide everything you need to start riding.
Students can participate in Horse Shows, hands on horse care and holiday activities. We operate a year round riding
program with an Indoor Arena for levels of all ages; 3 years to adult. We have certified instructors in our riding school.
We invite you to visit our barn located in Waxhaw near Matthews, Indian Trail, Weddington, Lancaster, South Carolina
and Charlotte North Carolina.
www.thunderbayacademy.com, thunderbayacademy@msn.com, 704-843-5669
Durham
Rainbow Horse Ranch - offering summer camp for children ages 5 to 14. Activities include riding lessons in morning,
bareback riding in the afternoon, carriage rides, swimming, nature walks, playing on the playground, arts and crafts.
Learn to care for horses. Durham County
number 919-620-9313 or 919-724-1835
www.rainbowhorseranch.com
Gastonia
Ambercrest Stables Located in Gastonia N.C. South. We offer clean, quite and safe environment for you and your
horse. We offer Trail riding, Boarding, Riding lessons, Birthday parties, Summer and out of school camps.  Call today
and Start living life outdoors.  Also available horse training. Dawn Gilbert 704-923-6043
ambercreststable12@yahoo.com
Gastonia
Blue Moon Farms' Summer Camp. We have several options available to suit all ages and specific interest, whether
riding for the first time, or if they have experience and are interested in horse shows or trail riding.  We have our new
arena built and our mountain campsite is ready for us to use to for our Trail Riding Adventure Camp where we'll take
trail rides to some of the most breathtaking views in North Carolina.  There's also a large arena at our campsite that
we'll be using too! We are really looking forward to a fun filled summer!!
Indian Trail
Fun horse camp which is geared to the level of the rider (beginner - intermediate).  Please see information below!!!
e-mai::
chazefrm@alltel.net .

Dates for camp:
June 16-20
June 23-27
July 7-11
July 14-18


Country Haze Farm
4418 Hartis Grove Church Rd
Indian Trial, NC 28079
704-821-3235

HORSE CAMP!
Cost: $275.00 per rider - due first day of camp
Dates: June 16-20
June 23 - 27
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
Times: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Mon - Thurs)
(Fri 9:00 - 5:00pm)
 Learn how to:
 1. Tack up a horse
  2. Proper horse care
  3. Riding skills for beginners to intermediate
  4. Play games on horseback
  5. Trial ride
  6. Groom and bathe
  7. Identify horse colors, markings and breeds
  8. Ride bareback
  9. Apply leg wraps
 10. Load and unload a horse on a trailer
 11. Halter and lead a horse and much, much more!!!

Water and Popsicles provided
What to bring:  Bag lunch each day except Friday

Friday: Bring swimsuit and towel.  We will finish the day with a pool party.
Lunch provided

For Reservations call: Deb Hayes (H) 704-821-3235  (C)704-307-3223
Louisburg
Steppin Heaven Farms,  Boarding, COVERED ARENA, Riding Lessons, Equestrian Camp to fit year-round and
traditional schedules.  All disciplines encouraged.  Visit our website
www.SteppinHeaven.com for more information or
call (919) 497-0700.
Midland
Third Charm Training Center  
704-668-3270
2008 dates:  June 16-20 - July 14-18 - August 4-8

For the junior rider who wishes to become skilled in the riding disciplines of Hunter/Jumper, Eventing and Dressage.  
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm*.
½ the day is spent in riding and ½ the day in horse related crafts,
learning and activities.  
Tuition: $300.  Ages 7 to 18.  Groups divided based on age and experience.

Needed: Long pants for riding, a boot with a small heel and a correctly fitted certified riding helmet.  Best to bring a
change of clothes to use after riding.  A visored cap, sunglasses and sunblock are recommended.  Cameras are
welcome, at your own risk.  

Please send a bag lunch, water and snacks provided.  

*Arrangements can be made for parents who need to drop off children early or pick them up late.


Meet The Staff!

Director:  
Jennifer Holder, ARICP Certified in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.  USEA ICP Candidate.  Over twenty years
experience in competition.  Competed through 2nd Level dressage, 4’ Jumpers, Preliminary level eventing (3’7”);
trained multiple horses and riders through Preliminary level and Ch/AA Jumpers with numerous wins and
championships.  Trained with US Team riders Michael Poulin and Denny Emerson.  

Counselors:
Andrea Stark has trained multiple horses through Training level eventing.  She is an American Eventing
Championships qualifier with numerous wins and championships in Jumpers.

Ashley Nee has competed through 2nd level dressage and Preliminary level eventing, and was a working student with
US Team rider Torrance Watkins.  Qualified for the 2007 Eventing Championships on two horses.
Application For Summer
Day Camp 2008

Third Charm Training Center
12005 Pine Bluff Road
Midland, NC 28107
704-668-3270
www.thirdcharmtrainingcenter.com
Monroe
High Hope Stable Horse camp Beginner camp dates June22-25th, July 20th-24th , August10th-13th  Advanced camp
June15th-18th, July 13th-16th  25.00 off for 2nd child or friend referral. Camps are 200.00 a week Mon- Thurs with a
show Thurs evening. Camp T shirt included - Contact
eclipseaboo22@yahoo.com
Monroe
THUNDERBAY RIDING ACADEMY-We provide Horseback Riding Lessons, Summer Horse Camps and Pony  Birthday
Parties! We have safe school horses at our riding academy and we provide everything you need to start riding.
Students can participate in Horse Shows, hands on horse care and holiday activities. We operate a year round riding
program with an Indoor Arena for levels of all ages; 3 years to adult. We have certified instructors in our riding school.
We invite you to visit our barn located in Waxhaw near Matthews, Indian Trail, Weddington, Lancaster, South Carolina
and Charlotte North Carolina.
www.thunderbayacademy.com, ride@thunderbayacademy.com, 704-843-5669
Monroe
Why Not an American Ark and Haute Ecole Equestrian with Manuela Kowitt is a British Horse Society Instructor and
she is also Licensed from the FISE (Italian Riding Federation). Manuela started showing jumpers in Europe at the age
of 8, since she moved to America she has shown for over 10 years in the "A" circuit as a Amateur/Grand Prix rider, as
a Trainer she has had quite a few accomplishments including loaning her stallion for the 1984 Olympics, her most
recent success is her student Nicole Thomas who last year finished 3rd in the Novice division at the American
Eventing Championship.
Monroe
Two Summer Camps In One!!
Horseback Riding & Horse Art at Stone Creek Farm
“Everything Horsey”
Campers will have a blast taking riding lessons, playing games on horseback, and going on trail rides. We’ll also learn
all about horses and horse care and handling through ground lessons, games, and hands-on arts and crafts with (you
guessed it) horses as our subject matter.
June 16-20; 9:00 am-1:00 pm: Beginner or 7 & under $225.00
June 23-27; 9:00 am--2:00 pm: Intermediate or 8 & up $250.00

Camp fee includes instruction, supplies,
materials, and a midday snack. Campers supply
their own lunch, water bottle, and approved riding attire
(boots, helmet).

Call Kerry Thomas at 704-712-5187 or 704-764-5220
to register.

$50.00 non-refundable deposit required for registration.
Mooresville
Summer horseback riding camp now accepting applications!

Activities include daily riding lessons, arts and crafts and fun "horsey" activities. Campers learn how to become
horseman as well as riders. Beginners are welcome! Weekly sessions are available for children as young as 5 years
old and run from 8:00/8:30am - 12:30/1:00pm.

Camp dates are June 21 - 25 *** June 29 - July 1 *** July 7 - 9 *** July 12 - 16 *** July 20 - 22 *** July 26 - 30

Camp tuition starts at $150

Email or call 704-360-0114 for more information, to schedule a tour and meet our staff, instructor, horses and
ponies!!!!

www.triplegstables.com

Weekly lessons, stall and pasture boarding, training and leasing are also available
Peachland
Summer Horse Camp
3 Day Camp
Mon. Tues. Wed.
9:00  am   -    5:00 pm
Horse Back Riding
Ground work, grooming, riding and games
Ranch Activities
Crafts and lots of F U N !
Everyday something new
Kids bring their own lunch
We supply water and snacks

A Horse for Each Kid
Or Bring your own horse
Let your child learn the joy of
working with a horse to build confidence,
knowledge and a sense of accomplishment.

Special  HORSE SHOW CAMP
Call for Dates


Contact                                                     Cost
Jackie Turnbull                                      $125  
Peachland                                  Call for Reservations
                           704-690-1915
Raleigh
Dead Broke Farm - Offering summer and track-out horse camp for children ages 5 and up.  Activities include
horseback riding, swimming, nature walks, playing on the jungle gym and trampoline.
Raleigh
Painted Sunset Farm
Wade
Hidden Acres Horse Camp, learn riding and horse care skills, reasonable rates, overnight or day camp options,
located in Wade, NC, call Claudia McCauley (910) 670-1716 or visit
www.hiddenacreshorsefarm.com for more info and
other events
Waxhaw
THUNDERBAY RIDING ACADEMY-We provide Horseback Riding Lessons, Summer Horse Camps and Pony  Birthday
Parties! We have safe school horses at our riding academy and we provide everything you need to start riding.
Students can participate in Horse Shows, hands on horse care and holiday activities. We operate a year round riding
program with an Indoor Arena for levels of all ages; 3 years to adult. We have certified instructors in our riding school.
We invite you to visit our barn located in Waxhaw near Matthews, Indian Trail, Weddington, Lancaster, South Carolina
and Charlotte North Carolina.
www.thunderbayacademy.com, thunderbayacademy@msn.com, 704-843-5669
Waxhaw
Double R Summer Riding Camp
Waxhaw
Honeysuckle Farm
Waxhaw
Country Haze Farm
Fun horse camp which is geared to the level of the rider (beginner - intermediate).  Please see attached flyer!!!

If anyone is interested, they can  email  
chazefrm@alltel.net .

Dates for camp:
June 16-20
June 23-27
July 7-11
July 14-18

Camp time : 9am - 2pm (Mon - Thurs), 9am-5pm (Fri -pool party @ end of day)
Western NC
Camp Winding Gap
Wilson
Victory Lane Riding Acdemy, LLC
Wilson, NC 27896
252-289-7274
www.vlra.bravehost.com
Victory Lane Riding Academy, LLC is a full service facility offering training, lessons, boarding and camps. We
specialize in the breed of the American Saddlebred, Morgan and Arabian and the disciplines of Saddle Seat, Hunter
Under Saddle, Driving and Equitation. VLRA offers a 4H program and summer riding camps, clinics and judging as well
as our riding academy program.
   
South Carolina
Columbia
Horsemanship Summer Camp Program at Toopler Branch Farm! Fun for all ages and riding levels!

Daily riding and arts & crafts!
Camp topics include: grooming, saddling & bridling; feeding and daily care; equine opportunities; vet care; and much,
much more!

Full & Half Day Camps Available

Camp Dates: July 12 - 16, 2010
July 26 - 30, 2010
August 9 - 13, 2010

Contact Rebecca Lee Hudson (Toopler Branch Farm, 1035 Lee Ln., Lugoff, SC 29078) at Tooplerbranch@aol.com or
(803)699-2282.
Fort Mill
We still have openings in our Summer Camps! We are offering both our super Day Camps and our brand new Parelli
Kids Camps (for Kids of All Ages - adults welcome and encouraged!). Cost $275/week regular day camp (8:30-4:00);
$500/wk Parelli Kids Camp (overnight and board incl).

Our next Parelli Kids Clinic will be this Saturday May 24. Open to Kids of All Ages we will have a Beginner Session
10:00 - 12:00 and an Advancing Session 1:00 - 3:00. No previous Parelli experience is necessary! Cost is $35/session.

Please check our website for more information
www.foxpointfarm.com . Contact us at 803-802-3888 or
charlottec@comporium.net or rsh@comporium.net
Kershaw
Buffalo Creek Stables, LLC.
Horse Summer Camp Dates
Week Long Camp-out!!
* June 8th - 14th
* July 6th - 12th - *(This Camp will be open to everyone, but is going to be especially for less advanced or timid riders)*
* August 3rd - 9th

~  Camps are for boys and girls ages 10 - 16>>>
~  Bring your own horse, or lease a horse for the      camp week.
~  Drop off for the first day of camp will be @ noon -
~  Pick up for the last day of camp will be @ noon -

*Campers will need:

>Sleeping Bag
>Pillow
>Grooming Needs (hair brush, tooth brush, deodorant, ect.)
>2 Towels
>7-8 Changes of Clothing
>Tennis Shoes
>Riding Boots
>Helmet (If Required by Parents or Gaurdians)
>Saddle & Saddle Pad
>Bridle
>Breast Collar
>Halter & Lead (If Bringing Personal Horse)
>Horse
>A BIG SMILE!!

*Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, ect. will be available for all campers - Campers are not required to bring
these articles.
*Campers may have cell phones, but are asked to only use them to call home.
*There will be a Speed Event Horse Show at the end of the Camp on Saturday- Campers will ride and show in this
Event with all other contestants entered in the Show.

Camp Week Activities Inclued:

>Daily Riding Lessons
>Daily Group Lessons on: Safety Around Horses, Tack Care & Inspection, Horsemanship, Trail Safety,  Horse Health
& Care
>Trail Rides
>Speed Event Practice Lessons (Barrels, Poles, Ect.)
>Scavenger Hunts
>Teamwork Games & Events
>Arts & Crafts
>Movies
>Nightly Bible Lessons and Stories
>Evenings around the Fire Ring
>FUN!!

*Camp Openings are Limited-
Please register before May 1st-

*The cost for the week of camp including 1 horse's feed, hay & board AND 1 camper's feed, hay & board is $300.00
per Camper.


*Refrences Available-

For more information, or to reserve a spot at camp, Please Contact:
Lynette Herrick
Kershaw, SC
Cell: 803-669-3524
Home: 803-475-9951
E-mail:
equis86@windstream.net  
Lancaster
Redbarn at Larkspur Ranch Summer camps : $175

HORSEPLAY:  JUNE 20-24 Learn all about characterization and plot as campers work together to script and perform a
play on horseback.                                                                                       

SHOW SAVY : JULY 11-15 Riding time covers what judges are looking for in competition.

HAPPY TRAILS : AUG 1-5  Practice your trail class maneuvers in the ring and then go out on a pasture ride.      

Lessons , Birthday parties and Trail rides available
              

Located 8 miles south of Ballantyne on US521 (Indian Land area)
6717 Charlotte HWY
Lancaster SC 29720       704-542-6466  
redbarn@inbox.com  www.redbarnatlarkspur.com   
Pendleton
Oak Run Stables, LLC in historic Pendleton SC
128 Harper Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
The stables owner is Fran Nagle and the Barn Manager/Riding Instructor/Trainer is Terri Knox
Fran Nagle 864-222-2673 OR 864-356-6481
Trainer Terri Knox, 704-519-7271
the website is:
www.oakrunstables.com
Travelers Rest
June 16 - 21, 2008 - Kids Driving Camp - This camp is designed for kids that want to learn to drive their horses.  
We will be using Miniature Horses for the camp and kids 6-12 years of age can register.  The 4 hour secessions will be
each weekday morning with a special presentation on Saturday for Graduation. Contact Linda MIchel at 864-895-7991
for more information.  
stillcove@aol.com
Homer, LA
St. John Ranch Western Riding Camp-offering one to five weeks of summer camp for girls ages 7 to 14. Arena
instruction and trail rides each day. Established in 1994. Member of Certified Horsemanship Association. Other
activities include swimming, softball, cooking classes-Contact Sandra Causey at 318-927-4484.
www.stjohnranchandlodge.com
Virginia
Quinton
Fox Pointe Farm
Georgia
Rome
Zion Farms